Dianthus ‘Raspberry Eye’ – garofita cu flori parfumate, bicolore,

Dianthus ‘Raspberry Eye’ is a decorative variety of carnation, valued for its bicolored flowers with a central “eye” in raspberry shades and lighter edges. It blooms abundantly during the season, has a pleasant fragrance (under good conditions), and is excellent for pots, window boxes, borders, and sunny flower beds.

🌿 Botanical Characteristics

• Genus: Dianthus (carnation)

• Type: ornamental plant with seasonal blooming (often perennial under suitable conditions)

• Flowers: bicolored, with a raspberry center (“eye”) and lighter edges; blooms repeatedly if deadheaded

• Foliage: fine, green to blue-green, compact appearance

💧 Growing and Care Conditions

• Light: full sun for maximum blooming; tolerates partial shade but blooms less

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging

• Soil/Substrate: well-drained; prefers light soils, not very acidic

• Maintenance: remove spent flowers to encourage new waves of blooming

• Cold tolerance: in the garden, in well-drained soil, it can tolerate cold spells; in pots, it requires winter protection, especially when temperatures drop to around 0°C and below.

✨ Advantages and Uses

• Bicolored flowers with strong contrast, very suitable for window boxes

• Repeated blooming during the season if properly cared for

• Can also be used as cut flowers in mini bouquets

Note: The plant may be delivered without flowers but has the ability to bloom again in the following weeks if given the right conditions. The displayed price is for a plant without flowers.

Height with pot included approx. 15 cm